Truly Asian City – Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is more than just the capital of Malaysia: it is a symbol of Malaysian ingenuity and determination. It started as a small tin-mining shanty town, but now Kuala Lumpur has evolved into a 21st-century metropolis, dominated by the tallest skyscrapers in Southeast Asia and has become a hub of international trade and commerce. Kuala Lumpur has faced its share of problems in the recent economic troubles worldwide, but the sheer determination of its locals has made it possible to keep the city and Malaysia itself one of the leading economic Asian tigers.

You can find a direct flights to Kuala Lumpur from most of the major airports of the world. Malaysian Airline, the national airline of the country is considered one of the best in the business and is one of the five star airlines. Other five star airlines like Singapore Airline and Cathay Pacific also offer flights to the city. You can also find many budget airlines offering cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysian tourism board has the marketing slogan of ‘Truly Asia’ and this is more than true in the capital. Kuala Lumpur is every bit the Asian cyber-city: you will find historic temples and mosques rub shoulders with modern skyscrapers and shopping malls, you can see some locals selling pirated DVD’s on stalls while other sipping their coffee in a Wi-Fi enabled café.

The thing that will strike you most about Kuala Lumpur is its unmatched cultural diversity. Ethnic Malays, Chinese, Indian migrants and British colonials all helped making the city what it is out of the virgin jungle, and you will see that each group has left its indelible mark on the capital.

For the best view of the city you can visit the deck of Manara, a communication tower offering breath taking views of the Kuala Lumpur. If you are interested in arts the best place to visit is the Islamic Art Museum offering a deep insight into the culture of the ethnic Malays. Another great place to visit is the China Town in the city, with its historical temples and mosques. It is also a great place for shopping, where you can find almost anything. Kuala Lumpur is full of gardens; one of the most famous is Lake Garden Park with its dense jungle and sculpted gardens.

If you are new to traveling to Asia, then Kuala Lumpur is the place that will provide you all the flavors of the continent along with the luxuries of today. So book yourself a cheap flight to Kuala Lumpur and enjoy a great holiday.